Job Description

Safety Manager

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Date posted: May 9, 2025

JOB TITLE: Safety Manager / Safety Manager

Pay: Salary based on experience, plus travel expenses and per diem when traveling.

Job Duration: Full-time

Location: Gilbert Industries Headquarters in Sparta, Mo and at job sites across the United States.

SUMMARY:

Responsible for overseeing, implementing, and enforcing safety policies and procedures for Gilbert Industries both in the shop and at field job sites across the United States. The Safety Manager will work directly with field crews, supervisors, and management to ensure compliance with OSHA regulations, company safety policies, and customer safety requirements. This position plays a critical role in promoting a strong safety culture, preventing injuries, conducting training, and ensuring all employees go home safely every day.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following:

Enforce company safety policies, procedures, and OSHA regulations at all shop and field job sites

Travel to job sites across the U.S. to conduct safety audits, inspections, and field observations

Conduct new hire safety orientations and ongoing safety training (including confined space, hot work, fall protection, LOTO, PPE, etc.)

Perform job site hazard assessments and Job Safety Analyses (JSA)

Ensure proper use of PPE and safety equipment at all times

Monitor confined space entries and ensure air monitoring and rescue plans are properly executed

Investigate accidents, near misses, and incidents; complete reports and recommend corrective actions

Work closely with supervisors and project managers to proactively identify and eliminate hazards

Maintain all safety documentation, training records, permits, and inspection logs

Coordinate with customers and site safety teams to meet site-specific safety requirements

Assist with development and continuous improvement of company safety programs and procedures

Conduct toolbox talks and safety meetings

Stop unsafe work practices and correct unsafe conditions immediately

Maintain records of site visits, audits, incidents, and corrective actions

Housekeeping and organizational duties will also be required. Maintain clean, organized, and safe work areas.

Other duties may be assigned or requested by management.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

May provide functional guidance and safety direction to field crews and supervisors but does not directly supervise employees.

QUALIFICATIONS:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.

5+ years of experience in industrial, construction, or heavy manufacturing environments

Strong working knowledge of OSHA regulations and industrial safety standards

Experience supporting field crews in active job sites and shutdown/turnaround environments

OSHA 30 required (OSHA 500/510 preferred)

CPR/First Aid/AED certification

Confined Space Entry and Fall Protection training (Competent Person preferred)

Experience with hot work, lockout/tagout, crane and rigging, and working at heights

Ability to conduct job site audits, safety inspections, and lead toolbox talks

Experience with JSAs/JHAs, incident investigations, and corrective action tracking

Ability to communicate effectively with field crews, supervisors, and client safety teams

Strong documentation and organizational skills

Comfortable working independently in the field and making safety decisions

Valid driver's license and ability to travel nationwide

Physically able to walk job sites, climb ladders and scaffolding, and work in industrial environments

Experience in tank fabrication, pressure vessels, piping, or structural steel is a strong plus

TRAVEL REQUIRED:

Yes. This position requires frequent travel to job sites across the United States and may involve extended stays based on project schedules.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

Stand and walk job sites for extended periods

Climb ladders, scaffolding, lifts, and structures, including tanks

Bend, kneel, crouch, and work in confined or elevated spaces

Lift and carry up to 50 pounds

Wear required PPE for extended periods

Work in indoor and outdoor industrial environments and varying weather conditions

Use vision, hearing, and hands effectively for inspections, communication, and documentation

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

Work is performed in active industrial and construction job sites. The employee is frequently exposed to noise, dust, fumes, welding operations, confined spaces, elevated work areas, moving equipment, and varying weather conditions. Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) must be worn at all times per company and client requirements. The noise level is typically loud, and work may be performed at heights using lifts, scaffolding, or ladders.

Job Type:

Full-time

Benefits:

401(k)

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Life insurance

Shift:

10-12 hour shifts (as required by project schedule)

Work Location:

Gilbert Industries Headquarters in Sparta, MO and at job sites across the United States

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

401(k) Dental insurance Health insurance Life insurance
Work Location: In person